Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
General
- I'm at school and thinking about coming to college after Year 11, where do I start?
- What courses do you run for adults?
- How much will I have to pay?
- I need extra help with learning, can the college give me any support?
- I have a disability. Can I come to college?
- What do students do after leaving college?
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Answers
- 1. I'm at school and thinking about coming to college after Year 11, where do I start?
Lots of school leavers join us every year. Take a look at our full time prospectus, downloadable here or available from your school careers department, Connexions, or just phone college and we’ll send you one. Maybe come to one of our Course Information Evenings, or just contact us for an informal advice appointment. You don’t have to know exactly what you want before contacting us.
- 2. What courses do you run for adults?
All our courses are open to adults, full time or part time. We run Access courses for adults who may have been out of education or traning for some time, and want an introduction to further or higher education
- 3. How much will I have to pay?
This varies according to age, whether you are joining a full time or part time course, your previous qualifications and whether the course requires exam fees or equipment. Our course guides will tell you the fees, but remember that there may be financial help available from the Learner Support Fund, education Mantenance Allowance, the Adult learning Grant or Bursaries. Our Advice and Guidance Staff can help you with more information.
- 4. I need extra help with learning, can the college give me any support?
Certainly! Our team of Learning Support Advisers are on hand to support you on your course with extra help with your coursework. They can help you with extra one-to-one sessions, or help you in classrooms or in workshop sessions. Tell us when you apply for a course, or contact our Advice and Guidance staff to discuss what help is available when you are thinking about college before deciding which course to join.
- 5. I have a disability. Can I come to college?
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive college. All students are welcome, no matter what their needs. Contact our Advice and Guidance staff and they will arrange for you to discuss what help you need. We want you to succeed and will do our utmost to help you. All our sites are accessible, and we have lots of learning aids to help you in the classroom.
- 6. What do students do after leaving college?
Most go into jobs, or Work Based Learning, but about 150 students each year go on into higher education (Higher National diplomas or Degrees) either with our College/Staffordshire University partnership (See the Higher Education section of this website) or at many other universities across the country. We publish a list annually - ask our Careers/H.E. department for a copy.
- 7. Does the College have child care facilities?
There is a Nursery at the Tamworth Campus, and we can direct Lichfield students to nearby child care providers. limited financial support may be availbe through the Learner Support Fund. pleaes enquire at Student Services.
- 8. How do I enrol for a part-time course?
You can visit either campus, attend an enrolment evening (advertised locally) at our community venues or telephone either campus (see Contact Us for numbers). We accept cash, cheques, credit and debit cards in person or over the phone.
- 9. How do I enrol for a full time course?
You should fill in an application form - downloadable from this site or from our prospectus. If you’re not sure about which specific course, just indicate that, and we will invite you in for an informal general interview
- 10. How good is the college?
Our last OFSTED inspection in 2004 put us in the top 5% of general further education colleges country, but don’t take our word for it check out the OFSTED website for a detailed report on the inspection findings
- 11. What do students say about college?
We survey students every year, and take the findings very seriously. Most of the results are very positive. Ask for a copy of the Student Survey leaflet which outlines the responses. On request, we will be happy to provide specific detail about individual courses.
- 12. How do I get to college?
Both campuses are near the town/city centre, so bus travel is easy; stations are close also. You may be eligible for help with transport costs - see the ExtraTLC section in the services tab. You can apply for a subsidised Local Authority Bus Pass; we run free coaches from North Warwickshire and Chase Terrace areas - for the routes see the ExtraTLC section. Car parking is free at Tamworth, and Pay and display at Lichfield.